Part of our preparations is to inform you of steps you can take to prepare for possible flooding in and around the campus, how to report water leaks in university buildings, how to monitor university operations in case of campus closure, and steps to take at home.

Areas to avoid in case of heavy rainfall / flooding:

• Nutwood & Commonwealth entrance to/exit from campus

• Lot E parking lot south entrance

• Lot E, west side, rows 8-12

• Gymnasium Campus Drive, between the Ruby Gerontology Center and the Engineering & Computer Science Complex

• Intersection of Chapman & State College Blvd.

Alternate Access:

• Yorba Linda & North Campus Drive entrance to Lot E

• Use Lot E, east side, to exit north

• Use West Campus Drive, North Campus Drive, and Lot E access road to exit

• Use Dorothy Lane and Gymnasium Campus Drive at State College Blvd. to enter and exit

Information on Campus Conditions:

• Listen to Radio and Television news reports

• On campus, listen to AM radio 1620 for emergency information

• Call (714) 278-4444 for campus operations status and closure information

• Faculty and staff should monitor voice mail for implementation of campus closure instructions

Reporting of Building Water Leaks and Flooding

• Report leaks to Physical Plant at x3494

• Turn off and unplug all electrical equipment near water links and flooding areas, if possible.

• request plastic covering material from Work Order Control x3494 to protect office equipment, file and important office items.

• Be prepared to work at alternate work sites on campus.

Home / Work Protection Checklist:

• Know your area's flood risk. If you're unsure, call your local emergency management office.

• Discuss what to do in case of flooding. Remind family members to monitor the radio for evacuation notices and closure of highways and schools.

• Post emergency telephone numbers for school, work and your out of state contact. Let your out of state contact be aware of who will be calling.

• Show family members how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity at the main switches.

• Create a home disaster kit containing: first aid kit, battery-powered radio, flashlight, rubber boots and ponchos, three day's supply of bottled water (one gallon per person, per day) and canned food. Develop a mini disaster kit for your vehicle.

• Know the evacuation routes to your work area at the university.

• Use 911 to report life-threatening emergencies. Please do not tie up phone lines to University Police, Physical Plant, or the Vice President's offices requesting information.